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Leaky roof

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 4RunnerRene, Jun 20, 2022.

  1. Jun 20, 2022 at 11:08 PM
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    4RunnerRene

    4RunnerRene [OP] New Member

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    Anyone know what to use if your roof rack is leaking into the car? And how to stop it?
     
  2. Jul 24, 2022 at 6:04 PM
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    jga

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    Well, I for one appreciate your detailed post and your attempt to help this guy. If I ever need this info I know where to find it, apparently unlike the guy that requested it, lol.
     
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  3. Jul 24, 2022 at 7:18 PM
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    4runGirl88

    4runGirl88 Get a little mud on the tires!

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    Butyl tape is what I used when I took my rails off to paint them. It was given high praise on this forum so I totally took the advice and ran with it. Good luck!
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2022 at 7:50 PM
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    DIRTRCR13

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    Fuel Trophy 17x8.5, Nitto TG2's, Roof Rack delete, RC spacer lift and so much more to come...
    Same here. I did a rack delete and taped the new bolts upon install. I also went a step further and put a thin bead of RTV under the head so it would squish and give a little extra seal when I tighten them down. Been over a year and thru some pretty serious storms with no leaks.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2022 at 5:24 AM
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    GenoBluzGtr

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    +100 for Butyl. I work on cell towers and this is the material we use to weather-seal all electrical connection. No one wants to have to climb 500 ft up a tower because a drop of water got into a cable.

    Just take his advice to keep it cool before using it. When it heats up (even to body temp) it gets VERY sticky and tough/messy to handle. Do it while it's cool and it's easy as hell.
     
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